I will add one more cause to the list: "your shoes are too small for your feet" This is the most likely to happen if you have unusually long or/and unusually wide feet. Your toes shouldn't ram into the front of your shoe, your toes shouldn't go numb from being in your shoe, your big toe shouldn't hurt after walking for an hour. Bigger shoes may feel unstable at first, but you get used to them, you need bigger shoes.
@@atriyakoller136try "barefoot" style shoes. They're shaped like how a foot actually looks, instead of tapering to a point in the toe they have a continuous flare that accommodates toes and fits wide feet better.
Get some shoes made from real leather. It may be uncomfortable at the beginning, but real leather will "adjust" itself over time. Expensive, but worth every € and may even save you money in the long run. My leather shoes are about 6 years old, they´re getting a little worn out in some parts, but still usable and are still comfortable for daily use.
@@wyattroncin941 not really available easily for me due to being in a country not many high quality manufacturers ship to, and I'm afraid they'll be waaay too cold for winter - we need at least half an inch of sole for not freezing our feet off 😅 but I've been thinking about trying them in conjunction with orthopaedic insoles which, unfortunately, I really need
@@koimananana OP probably not a native speaker, and since i am also not a native English speaker, who learned mostly from listening(movies/podcast) instead of text, I used to know hundreds of words I had no idea how to write, so I think I'm helping them.
I doubt kids would even understand or know the value of the lesson, However. We can get the same results by encouraging kids to be more active physcially such as walking, running or jumping (since the body can easily adapt to these changes) then we could encourage muscle strenghtening by encouraging them to climb, do tricks, fall safely, among other stuff Basically, moving the body is key. *BUT*, before we could even do that, we need to give them shoes that has wide toe boxes and is foot shape (basically as unresrictive as possible) since the toes (one of the most ignored parts of the body) also plays an important role on walking, jumping, climbing, etc, plus it is what helps form the natural foot arch along other things and we contrict them in these unnatural shapes because fashion i guess, or we could have them wear sandal or even better barefoot, So better understanding on how biomechanics work and build society around it, (oops i have derailed the topic abit) back to the posture thing; By encouraging kids or growing humans to be more active (in clothes or equipment that doesnt restrict them), naturally their posture will automatically be better since their muscles have been trained and conditioned to be active and know whats the most optimal and energy effective position it is to be. It is like an habit you need to build as young as possible Quite funny how we learn to crawl -> walk -> run -> jump -> even climb -> sit quitely in a chair for hours and only confined to move during scheduled hours -> develop bad posture due to innactivity Basically society (like schools or office jobs) limits human ability, especially if you are in a country with stupid long traffic jams and least hours standing up or going for a walk... we kinda need to fix how we conduct society (but thats too philosophical) But no matter what, be active and stay flexy Thank you for listening to my TED talk
- 0:02 👟 Shoes wear unevenly due to our unique movement patterns, not just pronation or supination. - 0:23 🔄 Our shoe wear is a reflection of how we move, and this pattern is consistent over time. - 1:22 👁️🗨️ Uneven shoe wear indicates uneven joint wear, which could lead to long-term issues in joints. - 2:22 🏃 Diagonal wear on the outside heel is caused by specific movement patterns like overstriding and imbalance. - 3:53 🔄 Rotational wear on shoes comes from the leg spinning during movement, often due to hip or torso rotation. - 4:41 🦵 Internal leg rotation is caused by weak glutes, leading to issues like bunions. - 5:36 ⚖️ External rotation, driven by tight hip muscles, can lead to ITB syndrome or ankle issues. - 6:26 🩰 Torso and pelvis rotation can compensate for limited hip movement, affecting walking mechanics. - 7:29 🦶 Toe lifting and wear above the big toe stem from overuse of foot muscles, often in the lighter leg. - 8:52 🧍 Improving posture is key to fixing gait issues and correcting wear patterns. - 9:41 ↔️ Keeping the torso stable and central helps prevent excessive leg adduction. - 10:44 🚶 Shifting torso weight forward helps align legs properly underneath the body during walking. - 13:08 🍑 Engaging the glutes correctly ensures stable leg and hip movement, preventing unwanted rotations. - 15:04 🦶 Toe wear can be minimized by timing foot lifting only when needed at the end of each step.
The only thing i found out is that i might be crouching way too much because the only wear any of my shoes ever had was the two sides from bending up..
This video taught me more about how to correct my gait than the past 4 years of physiotherapy visits have. I was literally walking up and down the hallway laughing like a maniac because the twist in my feet stopped and my back pain magically went away while I was doing this. Thank you! Now I just need to practice lol
The mic that you are using is 'front-addressed', you have to speak into it, not its side. This is a Rode Podmic, as in, podcast mic, so think about how folks at a podcast use the mic. Glad I got this video as a recommendation, very informative and useful.
I have EDS. About 7 years ago I worked with a physio to stop my hips over rotating when I walked. It was a massive learning curve for me, but it did help me with a lot of my hip pain and knee pain. However a couple of years ago I noticed the wear pattern on my shoes - one was markedly more worn than the others. No one was really able to tell me why this was but I guessed it was me twisting my leg as I walked still. This video is great. It explains what the issue is plus how to fix it, even if the fix is very hard. I guess I have some more work to do, thank you!
I have progressing eds, my parents control appointments and they dont care for physio anymore saying to excercise i just need to walk, my shoes are giving me so much pain in all shoes but my sandals that im scared to leave the house bc it puts me in to much pain walking snd standing on them, everyone just says im faking, my soles mostly but also, the ankles and knees get so painful i cry. I just wish i had the ability to get properly fitted shoes.
Growing up, my left foot always turned in while walking and running. We asked the general doctor and they said something like"if it's not hurting or impairing movement, it's fine" I'm just now coming to realize I'm likely wearing my hip and knee joint, and hearing stories of people in older age having further complications
@@PLANETWATERMELONit could be the case, but tbh it's more likely that the doctor wasn't qualified/ didn't want to deal with referring to other specialists. We do have to think for ourselves, no one else will..
Light bulb moment. The heels getting worn out on my shoes because of bad posture... why do I have bad posture? I am carrying a heavy bag on my right side all the time!! Ok Universe, this is the sign. I need to buy a new backpack for my laptop! Thanks for the info Theo.
All my life I had miss-aligned hips and shoulders, like the capital I he shows in the example. I've been to different doctors and orthopedists and they could never fix it. In ten minutes of video, this guy showed me exactly my problem and how to fix it. My issue was problem number 1 in the list. He nailed everything about my walking pattern, my right foot angle when hitting the ground, center of gravity, and most importantly the wearing of my knee joints. I'm in my late 30's and I've experiencing some random unexplained pains in my right knee. People keep telling me "it's normal" but now I realize my right knee has been wearing down all these years, like my shoes have. I started to focus on positioning my heels properly and my whole posture and center of gravity improved. But it's really hard for me to keep that now. Even though I can see my legs, hips and shoulders perfectly aligned, my leg feels twisted. After a life time of bad walking habit, correct walking posture feels wrong. I can feel my leg muscles pushing my heels to rotate inwards to a "more comfortable" position. Thanks a lot I've saved this video and I'll watch it again a few more times to help remind me how to properly align my body.
As someone who has been fitting running shoes for over 25 years and has owned my own store and has my own YT channel as well this is 1000% great information. I try in the most simple to convey this information to my clients. Unfortunately most of them don't care and just want a magic pill to get rid of their plantar fasciitis. But, for people who care this is amazing video. Big thumbs ups and SUB from me. Thanks!
That “magic” cure is just wearing zero drop and wide box shoes. 3 months of “barefoot” shoes and my plantar fasciitis disappeared completely. My feet strengthened dramatically and now foot pain is nonexistent.
@@michaeljnewton Maybe for your experience, but for the general rule having a heel lift takes pressure off the Plantar Fascia. At least temperarly until it is under control. I am testing a new shoe from Altra with a 4mm drop for my YT channel and honestly so far I don't notice difference with 4mm's.
@@PLANETWATERMELON that general rule only contributes to the underlying issue of weak feet/ankles and tight/shortened calves. Stretch and strengthen is the cure to plantars, “barefoot” shoes accomplish both.
This should be taught in all primary schools. Thank you for the easiest explanation of why my back and lower body feels like its 60 years old (im 28, working live events as a lighting operator and technician for the past 12 years). Here's a tip for you in return! Try experimenting with different placements of your cardioid mic, your voice would probably sound fuller and more stable if you angled it straight at your mouth at approx 8cm away from your lips (credit card lenght 🙃). Not saying its bad now, just that it probably could be even better - like our posture 😄 OT: If only I saw this video two weeks ago my wife and I would book an appointment at your studio. We were in Aotearoa for our honeymoon :)
Great video! Special awareness comment for women: if you have more back/ leg pain after pregnancies, I learned through my phyiscal therapist, that the extra weight and change of posture during pregnancy can also cause new issues afterwards! You need to at some point get back to train muscles to correct yourself! In my case, my left leg got slightly rotated
If you struggle with this, maybe get your leg lengths checked. I got 4mm diffference between mine, caused my ribcage to get uneven as a side effect of scoliosis from the unevenness (I walked A LOT growing up making it worse) Also often with a decent amount of weight on my back. Got shoe inserts now that make up for it, I still walk a lot and I've stopped having pain in my chest and lower back after walking with even legs for a year and with building up the muscles. Also if you sit a lot, like if you are a student, getting a chair that helps with your posture is going to be a good investment. A worn out chair with bad lower back support can make it worse.
I think same with torso asymmetry as a potential cause. The left side of my ribcage is larger, so my sternum is slightly to the right and my left shoulder is generally more tense/held higher than the right. I have also spent enough time in woods and uneven terrain, plus being awake at night since i was a kid, to have it ingrained in my muscle memory to make sure a spot is secure before letting my weight rely on that spot. Structurally, I'm interested in how different body attributes inform stride. Anthropologically, I'm interested in how urbanization/paving/buildings altered people's natural stride and the variety of movement patterns used in the course of a day. Sorry to throw a ramble under your comment, i just meant to say the first bit and kept going.
How did you go about getting your leg lengths checked? I broke my right leg as a child and had a noticeably longer left leg for a long time, but I’m not sure if my legs evened out and I’ve been curious, but I have no idea how to ask to look into this.
@@albal9462 I went to my doctor said I wanted them measured because of the pain I had, and he sent me to an x-ray, it cost me less than a trip to the grocery store, but that's going to depend on where you are in the world, as reference, I'm in Scandinavia.
@@albal9462 Im not sure how it works where you live but I would try and get a referral from a clinic. Just say exactly what your concern is and they may take your measurements there or refer you to a place that does. It will probably cost money unless you have insurance but they can give you measured shoe inserts to balance your legs. They will tell you to walk in them all the time to get used to it.
@@liriodendronlasianthus I have scoliosis AND one leg shorter than another . Only don't know if scoliosis balanse short leg out or make it worse 😂 bet yeah i got holes on booth my shoes and i always thinked it was because i forget to trim nails
I’ve been incredibly detail oriented my entire life. I can’t help but to see every little thing and I’ve noticed wear patterns on my shoes since I started buying own shoes. Always in the same places.
It's very important. Last year I started experiencing serious pain in the region of the plant of my foot. I tried switching up shoes, doing Yoga, running less, wearing insoles, buying new shoes and the pain just got more and more severe. I went to a foot doctor and she said I had planta fascialis, which can be very common. she designed me some personalised orthopedic insoles and the problem almost went away. My advise: don't ignore the pain and talk with a specialist
I used to consistently see diagonal wear on one heel for precisely this season - I always carried a heavy rucksack on one shoulder, which dragged my centre of gravity way over. This was clear, consise, and came with straightforward remedial action. Fantastic video.
I think my personality and mannerisms feed into my walking issues that result in my hips hurting a lot after a long day of work. Because of good old childhood trauma I have conditioned myself to walk as quietly as possible so I am not allowing my foot to hit the ground as I should. I also did marching band all of high school. Our band was corp-style so we did glide stepping (rolling our foot from heel to toe in order for our movements to look like we are gliding across the field rather than bouncing up and down. Doing this for 4 years straight also conditioned me to walk in a way that is not natural. So fast forward to now as a 38 year old, I literally force my walking to be quiet and smooth but in reality, that is not very good. I put a lot of strain on my toes and hips and by the end of the day, my hips hurt and my toes hurt. I know I should fix this but it's really hard to undo how I walk after conditioning myself all of my life to walk the way that I do.
I am very much the same! My hips get sore after a lot of activity, I conditioned myself to walk as quietly as possible as a kid, and was also in marching band. I have the top toe wear issue, I feel like I tense up all my muscles to keep them in control because I don't want to make noise and bring any attention to myself. I'm here with you 100%
It will undo itself, if you commit to changing how you walk. If you focus on how hard it will be, then it will remain very difficult. You didn’t know how to walk that way when you started in the marching band. So you can unlearn it, like any rehab it will make it more uncomfortable at first. I have broken both my ankles 10yrs apart the last time I was 55. The exact same break snapping my Fibula in half, so I had to really focus on my gait when I was rehabbing them. I’m 60 now and I don’t have a limp because I focused and used my hands to feel what my hips were doing. Also I had to touch a muscle on the left of the shin on the left leg and on the right of my right shin. Because my brain didn’t remember how to turn that muscle on, which you need to walk properly. I’m also a spectator of sport, but I like having less pain in my body. So honestly if I can do it you can too. I will do stretches against a pillar in my pharmacy while I’m waiting, I don’t care if people think I’m weird anymore, so some of these things you can do at work for a few moments a number of times a day. Before you know it you have done what exercises you needed to do for the day. I didn’t have to join a gym or schedule a time to do the whole lot, which I’m less likely to stick too. You’ve got this, just do it in bite size pieces.
This is a very well made video explaining that all though the human body adapts to its own, it doesn’t mean it’s the most efficient or profitable. I’ve always personally noticed that the more odd wear and tear people have on their shows can reflect so much, even down to their personal health.
@@TheoTanchak Have the same issue with slightly flat feet and claw-like toes... is there an exercise to correct that way of wearing the shoes? I mean, the cause is an underdeveloped gluteus minor or simply the way you walk crossing the legs too much and with too long steps ? Thx.
Great video. Growing up I had wear pretty even on the back heel of my shoe, no bias left or right. People would say I dragged my feet. I think that maybe my shoes were adding extra weight to my feet, making it harder to bend my knee and retract my leg for proper gait. In gymnastics, there is a concept of making your body feel 'bigger'. Like imagining your legs are very large and heavy, and your arms are very large and heavy. This helps activate deep supporting muscles.
Thank you so much for bringing awareness. I‘m working in retail for years and people complain and want to claim things as reclamation because they always think it’s a product issue and they did nothing wrong. They don’t get how they walk is the issue and not the product. You can buy the most expensive shoe and you will have the same issue as well. The problem is how you walk and not always the quality of the products. People are so delusional, in denial and so rude by the end if they don’t get what they want 🙄
Everything you said made complete sense and I was able to quickly identify the patterns that are affecting my walk. Thanks a lot. By the way, I've started dancing salsa in the last few years and I've benn told so many times over to keep my torso leaning forward and tilting the pelvis on the anterior. Those are the same things you suggested to fix the rotation of the foot that I have while walking. It makes so much sense I'm almost blown away.
Probably worth mentioning that having properly fitting shoes is important for all of this to work. I was wearing the wrong size for about 10 years and got some really weird patterns of wear.
I’m supinated and it’s really discouraging to notice how worn all of my boots get at the outer heel. This was very refreshing to watch because I’m getting burnt out researching all these different insoles/supports/spacers. I get that they might help correct the issue but I’ve always suspected that these are all means to relieve something much deeper. I never thought about things like glute muscles or elbow alignment and how it affects something like our feet, but it makes sense because everything in this body is connected. Just from applying the suggestions at the end of the video for 10 minutes, I started to notice my gait was much more aligned and stable than it has ever been. I hope the daily application of these things will save me from spending more money on expensive products (and boots!).
I got bingo on all four wear patterns 😅 I'm a soccer player and former dancer (ballet and tap) with hypermobility and adhd so I have had the unfortunate combo of heightened bodily sensational awareness but difficulty with proprioception without visual aids. This video has been massively helpful, I knew elements of the issues I was having but now I have a fuller picture and really appreciate the tips for improving overall posture and gait, as previously I had only been given exercises for specific muscle groups, rather than a more holistic framework
@@TheoTanchak You're welcome, Theo! I know youtubers don't make much these days so it's important to support them in anyway we can. Especially those providing this kind of knowledge. Hope to meet you one day. :)
Dude, this should be highlighted on main page for everyone to see. If this is all confirmed info and data(first time on this channel, yo) it could change someone life. I have always wear out my shoes on the ball of my foot, and my big toe often had scraped his way out. Im not even 30, and my knees are killing me!
This is invaluable information, easily consumed by the laymen. I have IB band issues, where it pops or snaps. I never thought it could be related to my gait. I don't have any excessive wear spots on my shoes, but I did some walking around and compared to what you're saying it should look like. My feet land much more narrow than my hips, closer to a tight rope (but not quite). I prob do it more excessively on my dominant right side., hard to tell without video. Used my carpet pattern to give me hip width guidelines and noticed it felt really awkward/difficult, but the IT band popping drastically reduced. I've got other issues, such as anterior pelvic tilt, tight hip flexors, and weak glutes, but this is an incredible reminder for me to "snap" into a better posture every time my IT band snaps.
omg thank you so so so much, i was a very active kid and have had life long issues with all my ankle, hip knees everything. this is the first time i've actually felt like i can unfuc my body up THANK YOUOOOOu
All this great info on stability. Never knew you could poke right through your shoes on top or what caused grandma’s bunions. I’ve know for years from about having a good gait from cotillion. Put a book on your head and walk straight. Keep your head up move forward with smooth motion. Both your posture and gait improves rapidly.
Straight to the point, it helped me notice problems in my gait I never noticed before, I just knew I had to walk better because I had wear, but I didn't knew what I was doing wrong
Thank you so much for this detailed video! I've fallen back into bad habits and this video has given me all the data I need to re-learn how to walk comfortably again.
as someone who has been skate boarding for almost two decades now this was very informational; my shoes always break down the same ways because of the way I skate, and my toes always tend to break through the bottom. I watched an interesting video that lead to a rabbit hole where I was reading about a pre-soled shoe walk, or medieval walking and I spent a good few years modifying my gait. Long story short, I don't know if it was the medieval gait that fixed problems but I felt much more relief after a lot of focus and practice. Thanks for bringing this back to the forefront of my mind. Any thoughts on toes/balls landing first in your gait vs your heel landing first ?
Amazing! I’m wasting so much money on socks poking through my right big toe!! The visuals & explanation for this issue felt rushed compared to the others though, unfortunately. But thanks, it’s a great place to start.
I do wonder: don't you get wear on your shoes from driving your car as well? Especially if you're driving with a stick like me, your shoes drag across the mat everytime you switch gears and when you need to use the brakes. I think you might get more wear than you think and it doesn't have anything to do with walking incorrectly. However getting new shoes from this kind of wear is also necessary.
That’s what I feel most of the diagonal wear comes from on my right shoe going between break and gas. I’m always just rotating on the corner of that shoe
Came to the comments looking for someone to mention this; when driving, your shoes are resting on their heels and shifting between the brake and accelerator. For people who drive a lot, this feels like it should be an exacerbating factor.
I've noticed the wear you're talking about, but I never thought about the causes in relation to how I walk, nor about the steps I could take to change it. Thank you for posting this video, it was very informative.
Didn’t know I was looking for this advice, but I’m really glad to have heard your explanation and advice. There is lots of running advice this is analogous and I have enjoyed the improvement there, but I walk more than I run. And I have always wondered about what my shoe wear patterns mean. I love that you have studied this so deeply. Thanks, I’m going to go improve my gait now.
I have no idea why the algorithm presented this to me, but thanks for a really clear and informative video on a subject I didn't know I needed to address.
I do almost the same thing, but I always wear out my soles right below my big toes instead. I wear holes in my socks and through the soles of my shoes right in that spot.
Aight fucking phenomenal video, thanks. I love improving my posture, and this video is such a nice new, informed way of looking into it. Was pondering about the possibilities of analyzing the gait of people to find out more about their health. (I think, even though a little far fetched, combine orthopedic knowledge with psychological knowledge, and we could also read people's mental state from their posture!) Now that I got the official comment out if my system I wanted to say what really came down here for. I hope my gluteus maximus doesn't fire inappropriately again this thanksgiving.
I get a lot of the diagonal heal wear on my right shoe. I will definitely use the advice I've learned in this video. Much of the wear that I get, however, stems from my right foot being crooked. When I was 14 (I'm 50 now), I broke my right leg (tibia once, fibula twice). As a result, my right leg is maybe a quarter inch shorter than my left, and my toe points out slightly. This is obvious if you see my footprints in the snow. I can walk with my toe pointed forward, but it involves twisting my hip, and it's quite uncomfortable. I'm not sure that there is a fix for this issue, just something I've learned to live with. Just the same, the posture and balance advice I've seen here is likely to do me some good. I do love walking, and I'd like to keep doing it as long as I can.
Without even searching this video found me. Which is great because I have been working towards fixing these problems on my own, nice to have actual advice and knowledge on why it's happening.
same wtf watched 15 minutes for nothing. my hunch would be to do the opposite of foot placement compared to issue 1 (place it more to the center than outside) and do the same torso adjustments but it would be good to have an expert confirm.
As a former shoe dog, this is excellent info and tips. I've learned over the years that too many people don't know these things. People should take notes. I'd like to add that shoes aren't meant to last forever unless they're expensive leather shoes with leather soles that can be resoled at a shoe cobbler. Stop to buying cheap shoes and/or trying to return shoes because of your own wear pattern.
I have had extreme hip and knee pain caused by poorly designed shoes…. Rarely do I wear shoes.. my mother complained constantly about me taking off my shoes as a child.. in high school I couldn’t run cross country with shoes on, nor could I play volleyball or tennis with shoes on…. If I wore shoes I would be in so much pain I could barely walk…. When I looked at the soles of my shoes. The most worn place is the balls of my feet.. second most worn is at the big toe.. the heels are barely worn at all…. Most of my life I have worn soft soled flats.. and…. As a 68 year old woman, the doctor that treated my sprained ankle, said I had beautiful healthy feet, chasing a grand baby toddler across a wet lawn is not recommended activity for old ladies…. Also, I took ballet and dance lessons from age 4 to 13.. You are taught how to stand move and walk properly and gracefully.. I did not go on to toe shoes… I rather run…. While my kids were growing up.. I let them go barefoot as much as they wanted.. no foot problems…. Feet were not made for shoes, Shoes should be made for feet…. However, most shoes are made for fashion, even athletic shoes…
Most shoes are made with averages in mind. For most people, they work perfectly fine. When you’re too far out of those averages, that’s when you get issues.
Typical I see this just as one of my work shoes has a hole appeared at the top. Never had that happen before, hopefully I can remember everything you said. Thank you!
The Best exercise I've recommended to people. To encourage a proper gait during walking and running. Is KETTLEBELL SWINGS. Do a hundred of them every second day 😉. This exercise trains your core and glutes. To actively participate in the center of gravity during movement.
I had my right foot crushed in a motorcycle accident aged 16. I was told I would be lucky not to lose it and would certainly never run. 40 years on I have concerns about getting more mileage out of my shoes. Thanks for the overview, I'll look into it.
Car wheels actually should have a slight camber, I think. Never 90°. (Slightly outward at the bottom - for traction purposes) Sidenote: your microphone audio is very much in the mids and highs. And speaking so close to the mic, you kinda need a physical 'plop filter' - (the P's and S's are harsh) - or you might want to use a 'de-esser' filter in post. Good information, and I see the effort you put in. That's why I'm saying the above stuff. The harsh sound makes it a little difficult to listen to. (You also might've used a filter to reduce background noise. Makes the audio sound very pinched - like it's in a small space. Give it some air maybe) Anyways - thx for the information Hope you don't take this stuff the wrong way - it's meant as constructive criticism
I have flat feet and I have always been told I walk in a weird way. Since this year I have been thinking on how to actually walk the correct way and this video is exactly what I have been looking for.
You, and many others, speak like this is all about nad behavioural patterns. But where do there patterns stem from? What if the gait patterns are the *result* of something else, instead of the "root cause"? I believe that most differemces in gait patterns reult from minor or major anatomical variations or anomalies. They are a result or a compensatiry reactiin to how our bones and hard structures are formed. And that is fixed And that is why wear and tear patterns on shoes dont change much over one's lifetime. It makes much more sense, that, after pur bines have ultimately formed, the joints and ligaments and muscles (the moveable parts) react to compensate for any suboptimal shapes and angles in the bones to reinstate balance. Subconsciously.
I also imagine the shoe matters a lot too? Every shoe I've ever seen has a different sole pattern. Not to mention variable amounts of heel to toe drop, sole shape, height, materials, etc.
Don't overlook that a LOT more motion than you'd think can happen at times when you might assume someone is at rest. A disproportionate amount of the "unusual" wear on my shoes comes from BFRB (body-focused repetitive behaviors) while I'm "sitting still". The big culprits: The toe box wears out from fidgeting with my toes (and is particularly bad if I've forgotten to trim toenails) The sides or back of the soles wear out from rubbing feet against each other (or the chair I'm sitting in)
I just checked all my shoes and I'm happy to report that the wear only happens at my heels on both sides equally, I Don't have any wear on any other part of the shoes just a bit dull color, It's expected with Vans, I am a UK size 12 (30 cm or 11.81 in) I pay very special attention to my posture, I do 6 Minute farmers walk with a pair of 7 Kg dumbells, Monday to Friday as well as dumbbell rows and a wall stretch targeting my mid back.
Amazing video, with a lot of great insight! As a 5 days a week runner, I can see tendencies in what you say, and will follow your tips. Thanks mate! Appropriate it 🙏
This video does help me a lot! But I'd also like to ask a question that is there any problem the tongue of my right shoe always slides to the outer side when walking, while the left shoe stay at the centre?
Realizing that a lot of my clumsiness (tripping on nothing, inability to walk in a straight line, falling on stairs etc etc) has to do w being taught to walk 1000% wrong. Wiiiiiiild.
Amazing super informative video. Thanks so much. I have a couple of questions, if you're happy to engage them. For section one discussing the diagonal ware. You discuss the issue being caused by the gate of one dominant leg crossing too far over the other. But surely this would also cause this wear pattern to be considerably worse on one side? What if this wear pattern is very symmetrical on both sides? For section 2 in regards to twisting are the mechanics for habitual pivoting as a whole body change in direction considerably different and just as negative as this micro twisting that is occurring in your gate, and does this movement have a discernibly different wear pattern to identify the difference issues/habit? Imagine you're cooking in an L shaped kitchen and loading one leg and pivoting on it to switch between the short and long benchtops.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video. 1. It's also about instability/direction of travel and weight on the worn heel, not just it's adduction. Ideally neither heel would be particuarly worn. 2. The only real way to accuratrely identify the source of the wear is to look at the person as they move. It's really not easy to make generalisations about these things.
This is so interesting. I've always had my shoes worn out on the outside of the heels and wondered why. Most important, wondered about the potential damage in the future...
Pay attention to how you sit, not just how you move -- I've found a lot of the wear on the backs / sides of my shoes comes not from how I walk, but from things like rubbing my feet up against each other (or chairs) while I'm sitting.
6:28 this explains so much 😢 I'm 33 and already have knees and pelvis problems. I'm overweight, but not obbese or anything like this. I'm trying pilates to improve my posture
if u have a big toe issue only with some shoes, consider taking shoes a half-size bigger. It helped me. When u an adult you don't mention that your feet are still growing.
Very good and informative video! I would add strengthening gluteus medius (not the glutius maximus) can help stabilise (or reduce hip drop) the hips to reduce the leg from crossing over. It can also help push the knee outwards and reduce it issues
Wonderful video, well made and informative. I think covering ankle inflexibility as a cause of turning your foot out would be helpful. I broke my right ankle badly from a climbing accident and didn’t recover full ROM and it lead to me turning the foot which later led to the tight psoas and knee issues. 1 year of ankle stretches every day and I am starting to run with proper form again.
15:33 about toe lift, I have made small holes in several of my sneakers (especially the ones I use for running) because my nail grows up, idk how to explain it, it looks like a chip, and my doctor has told me it’s just the way it grows.
It’s the same for me, and my family. It’s just how our toes are genetically; the nail bed sits lower and is kind of angled upwards instead of being parallel with the ground or a shoe. And since most shoes are angled downwards at the toe, any shoes we wear will eventually have holes 🫡
As a skateboarder my shoes reveal I can’t skate switch 😅
Real
same
You might have undiagnosed scoliosis like me…
Lmao real shit like I’ve been cursed to have one shoe torn to shit and the other in decent condition tis the goofy foot limbo
Ha back in the day we used to call it goofy
I will add one more cause to the list: "your shoes are too small for your feet"
This is the most likely to happen if you have unusually long or/and unusually wide feet. Your toes shouldn't ram into the front of your shoe, your toes shouldn't go numb from being in your shoe, your big toe shouldn't hurt after walking for an hour. Bigger shoes may feel unstable at first, but you get used to them, you need bigger shoes.
As someone wearing 2 sizes up because of width and height, this. I can't imagine wearing my size determined by length
@@atriyakoller136try "barefoot" style shoes. They're shaped like how a foot actually looks, instead of tapering to a point in the toe they have a continuous flare that accommodates toes and fits wide feet better.
Get some shoes made from real leather. It may be uncomfortable at the beginning, but real leather will "adjust" itself over time. Expensive, but worth every € and may even save you money in the long run.
My leather shoes are about 6 years old, they´re getting a little worn out in some parts, but still usable and are still comfortable for daily use.
@wyattroncin941 My problem with barefoot shoes is that they have a short lifespan.
@@wyattroncin941 not really available easily for me due to being in a country not many high quality manufacturers ship to, and I'm afraid they'll be waaay too cold for winter - we need at least half an inch of sole for not freezing our feet off 😅 but I've been thinking about trying them in conjunction with orthopaedic insoles which, unfortunately, I really need
Posture and proper walking should be teach from preschool up to highschool. Kids will remember that for their entire life.
Taught*
@@MaxIronsThird🙄
@@MaxIronsThirdscrew you, this is the internet, we have been teached by common speak
@@koimananana OP probably not a native speaker, and since i am also not a native English speaker, who learned mostly from listening(movies/podcast) instead of text, I used to know hundreds of words I had no idea how to write, so I think I'm helping them.
I doubt kids would even understand or know the value of the lesson,
However. We can get the same results by encouraging kids to be more active physcially such as walking, running or jumping (since the body can easily adapt to these changes) then we could encourage muscle strenghtening by encouraging them to climb, do tricks, fall safely, among other stuff
Basically, moving the body is key. *BUT*, before we could even do that, we need to give them shoes that has wide toe boxes and is foot shape (basically as unresrictive as possible) since the toes (one of the most ignored parts of the body) also plays an important role on walking, jumping, climbing, etc, plus it is what helps form the natural foot arch along other things and we contrict them in these unnatural shapes because fashion i guess, or we could have them wear sandal or even better barefoot,
So better understanding on how biomechanics work and build society around it, (oops i have derailed the topic abit) back to the posture thing;
By encouraging kids or growing humans to be more active (in clothes or equipment that doesnt restrict them), naturally their posture will automatically be better since their muscles have been trained and conditioned to be active and know whats the most optimal and energy effective position it is to be. It is like an habit you need to build as young as possible
Quite funny how we learn to crawl -> walk -> run -> jump -> even climb -> sit quitely in a chair for hours and only confined to move during scheduled hours -> develop bad posture due to innactivity
Basically society (like schools or office jobs) limits human ability, especially if you are in a country with stupid long traffic jams and least hours standing up or going for a walk... we kinda need to fix how we conduct society (but thats too philosophical)
But no matter what, be active and stay flexy
Thank you for listening to my TED talk
Checks shoes
sees perfectly even wear pattern
Closes video
I'm jealous!
Have my babies!
@@blantantWait what lmao 😂
Genetic superiority
You can share this video with your folks, as this is such a common thing that can be changed and is very important for a healthy life.
Thanks youtube algorithm for showing me exactly the video I needed
- 0:02 👟 Shoes wear unevenly due to our unique movement patterns, not just pronation or supination.
- 0:23 🔄 Our shoe wear is a reflection of how we move, and this pattern is consistent over time.
- 1:22 👁️🗨️ Uneven shoe wear indicates uneven joint wear, which could lead to long-term issues in joints.
- 2:22 🏃 Diagonal wear on the outside heel is caused by specific movement patterns like overstriding and imbalance.
- 3:53 🔄 Rotational wear on shoes comes from the leg spinning during movement, often due to hip or torso rotation.
- 4:41 🦵 Internal leg rotation is caused by weak glutes, leading to issues like bunions.
- 5:36 ⚖️ External rotation, driven by tight hip muscles, can lead to ITB syndrome or ankle issues.
- 6:26 🩰 Torso and pelvis rotation can compensate for limited hip movement, affecting walking mechanics.
- 7:29 🦶 Toe lifting and wear above the big toe stem from overuse of foot muscles, often in the lighter leg.
- 8:52 🧍 Improving posture is key to fixing gait issues and correcting wear patterns.
- 9:41 ↔️ Keeping the torso stable and central helps prevent excessive leg adduction.
- 10:44 🚶 Shifting torso weight forward helps align legs properly underneath the body during walking.
- 13:08 🍑 Engaging the glutes correctly ensures stable leg and hip movement, preventing unwanted rotations.
- 15:04 🦶 Toe wear can be minimized by timing foot lifting only when needed at the end of each step.
Thanks for this!
Hero
Legend.
What a way to find out I’ve been walking wrong all my life
No kidding! Life is hard enough. Now, we walk wrong. I'm so done with this planet.
The only thing i found out is that i might be crouching way too much because the only wear any of my shoes ever had was the two sides from bending up..
This video taught me more about how to correct my gait than the past 4 years of physiotherapy visits have. I was literally walking up and down the hallway laughing like a maniac because the twist in my feet stopped and my back pain magically went away while I was doing this. Thank you! Now I just need to practice lol
TH-cam and back alley doctors from the drug cartels is how I avoid crazy medical costs.
Fish tank antibiotics....
The mic that you are using is 'front-addressed', you have to speak into it, not its side.
This is a Rode Podmic, as in, podcast mic, so think about how folks at a podcast use the mic.
Glad I got this video as a recommendation, very informative and useful.
He sounds fine. Nice articulation, not too much sibilance.
Great tip 👍
@@VelvetKovorkianNah on my phone he sounds like hes coming from one ear kinda, its weird.
The words and knowledge are more important. But his voice is equalized to have no bass like coming from laptop speakers.
@@VelvetKovorkiannot really. The register is a bit high and there are almost no lows.
I love it but need some time stamps for each category you tackle here
Damn I can’t even walk correctly
I have EDS. About 7 years ago I worked with a physio to stop my hips over rotating when I walked. It was a massive learning curve for me, but it did help me with a lot of my hip pain and knee pain. However a couple of years ago I noticed the wear pattern on my shoes - one was markedly more worn than the others. No one was really able to tell me why this was but I guessed it was me twisting my leg as I walked still. This video is great. It explains what the issue is plus how to fix it, even if the fix is very hard. I guess I have some more work to do, thank you!
Same here. Though I haven't had a successful physio session yet so I'm still struggling 😅
I have progressing eds, my parents control appointments and they dont care for physio anymore saying to excercise i just need to walk, my shoes are giving me so much pain in all shoes but my sandals that im scared to leave the house bc it puts me in to much pain walking snd standing on them, everyone just says im faking, my soles mostly but also, the ankles and knees get so painful i cry. I just wish i had the ability to get properly fitted shoes.
Growing up, my left foot always turned in while walking and running. We asked the general doctor and they said something like"if it's not hurting or impairing movement, it's fine"
I'm just now coming to realize I'm likely wearing my hip and knee joint, and hearing stories of people in older age having further complications
Not necessarily. Sometimes you can cause a problem when there isn't one. I would check with a P.T. prior to trying to fix something on your own.
Yes, definitely good advice. I just got a referral recently so will find out soon enough
@@PLANETWATERMELONit could be the case, but tbh it's more likely that the doctor wasn't qualified/ didn't want to deal with referring to other specialists. We do have to think for ourselves, no one else will..
Maybe the doctor thought it would be something you grow out of which happens to 99% of kids who walk weird, but you know your case better now
It’s a doctor, they don’t know everything. You should try a soothsayer, witch doctor or wellness influencer, they know everything 😂
Light bulb moment. The heels getting worn out on my shoes because of bad posture... why do I have bad posture? I am carrying a heavy bag on my right side all the time!! Ok Universe, this is the sign. I need to buy a new backpack for my laptop! Thanks for the info Theo.
That's the reason I swapped the side of the bag every week, so I essentially get even wear
That's really not how any of this works. Almost nothing in this video is actually supported by research and falls apart under scrutiny.
All my life I had miss-aligned hips and shoulders, like the capital I he shows in the example. I've been to different doctors and orthopedists and they could never fix it. In ten minutes of video, this guy showed me exactly my problem and how to fix it. My issue was problem number 1 in the list.
He nailed everything about my walking pattern, my right foot angle when hitting the ground, center of gravity, and most importantly the wearing of my knee joints. I'm in my late 30's and I've experiencing some random unexplained pains in my right knee. People keep telling me "it's normal" but now I realize my right knee has been wearing down all these years, like my shoes have.
I started to focus on positioning my heels properly and my whole posture and center of gravity improved. But it's really hard for me to keep that now. Even though I can see my legs, hips and shoulders perfectly aligned, my leg feels twisted. After a life time of bad walking habit, correct walking posture feels wrong. I can feel my leg muscles pushing my heels to rotate inwards to a "more comfortable" position.
Thanks a lot I've saved this video and I'll watch it again a few more times to help remind me how to properly align my body.
Good information to help mankind is truly a blessing of the Internet.
As someone who has been fitting running shoes for over 25 years and has owned my own store and has my own YT channel as well this is 1000% great information. I try in the most simple to convey this information to my clients. Unfortunately most of them don't care and just want a magic pill to get rid of their plantar fasciitis. But, for people who care this is amazing video. Big thumbs ups and SUB from me. Thanks!
That “magic” cure is just wearing zero drop and wide box shoes. 3 months of “barefoot” shoes and my plantar fasciitis disappeared completely. My feet strengthened dramatically and now foot pain is nonexistent.
Their planters are fascist???
The magic pill is zero drop shoes with a wide toe box, the kind that actually fit feet.
@@michaeljnewton Maybe for your experience, but for the general rule having a heel lift takes pressure off the Plantar Fascia. At least temperarly until it is under control. I am testing a new shoe from Altra with a 4mm drop for my YT channel and honestly so far I don't notice difference with 4mm's.
@@PLANETWATERMELON that general rule only contributes to the underlying issue of weak feet/ankles and tight/shortened calves. Stretch and strengthen is the cure to plantars, “barefoot” shoes accomplish both.
This should be taught in all primary schools.
Thank you for the easiest explanation of why my back and lower body feels like its 60 years old (im 28, working live events as a lighting operator and technician for the past 12 years).
Here's a tip for you in return!
Try experimenting with different placements of your cardioid mic, your voice would probably sound fuller and more stable if you angled it straight at your mouth at approx 8cm away from your lips (credit card lenght 🙃).
Not saying its bad now, just that it probably could be even better - like our posture 😄
OT: If only I saw this video two weeks ago my wife and I would book an appointment at your studio. We were in Aotearoa for our honeymoon :)
Ah! So close. Coming to my studio is definitely the most romantic way to spend your honeymoon.
Agreed! This is what "physical education" should be in grade school!
Great video!
Special awareness comment for women: if you have more back/ leg pain after pregnancies, I learned through my phyiscal therapist, that the extra weight and change of posture during pregnancy can also cause new issues afterwards! You need to at some point get back to train muscles to correct yourself! In my case, my left leg got slightly rotated
If you struggle with this, maybe get your leg lengths checked.
I got 4mm diffference between mine, caused my ribcage to get uneven as a side effect of scoliosis from the unevenness
(I walked A LOT growing up making it worse)
Also often with a decent amount of weight on my back.
Got shoe inserts now that make up for it, I still walk a lot and I've stopped having pain in my chest and lower back after walking with even legs for a year and with building up the muscles.
Also if you sit a lot, like if you are a student, getting a chair that helps with your posture is going to be a good investment. A worn out chair with bad lower back support can make it worse.
I think same with torso asymmetry as a potential cause. The left side of my ribcage is larger, so my sternum is slightly to the right and my left shoulder is generally more tense/held higher than the right. I have also spent enough time in woods and uneven terrain, plus being awake at night since i was a kid, to have it ingrained in my muscle memory to make sure a spot is secure before letting my weight rely on that spot.
Structurally, I'm interested in how different body attributes inform stride. Anthropologically, I'm interested in how urbanization/paving/buildings altered people's natural stride and the variety of movement patterns used in the course of a day.
Sorry to throw a ramble under your comment, i just meant to say the first bit and kept going.
Kinda funny that you mentioned your legs causing changes to your ribcage, since that seems to be the exact inverse of my own experience.
How did you go about getting your leg lengths checked? I broke my right leg as a child and had a noticeably longer left leg for a long time, but I’m not sure if my legs evened out and I’ve been curious, but I have no idea how to ask to look into this.
@@albal9462 I went to my doctor said I wanted them measured because of the pain I had, and he sent me to an x-ray, it cost me less than a trip to the grocery store, but that's going to depend on where you are in the world, as reference, I'm in Scandinavia.
@@albal9462 Im not sure how it works where you live but I would try and get a referral from a clinic. Just say exactly what your concern is and they may take your measurements there or refer you to a place that does. It will probably cost money unless you have insurance but they can give you measured shoe inserts to balance your legs. They will tell you to walk in them all the time to get used to it.
Torso (best position): 10:31
Foot rotation: 12:47
Toe lift: 15:01
I have scoliosis 😂 so the torso will be an issue
THANK YOU. This is perfect!!!
Thank you!
@@liriodendronlasianthus I have scoliosis AND one leg shorter than another . Only don't know if scoliosis balanse short leg out or make it worse 😂 bet yeah i got holes on booth my shoes and i always thinked it was because i forget to trim nails
@@craftzarsI have both, too, and imo scoliosis happens because you're trying to compensate for the leg difference
Keep em coming! Take my money!
Sounds good to me
You are the best resource I’ve found on this! Looking forward to the book
I also loved the Dom Tomato interview. I would be psyched to see more interviews with athletes on this topic!
Thanks Jesse, appreciate the support!
Definitely hoping to do more athlete interviews in the future for sure.
5:11 tried it and didn't get a lot of action, just weird looks
Damn it...
I’ve been incredibly detail oriented my entire life. I can’t help but to see every little thing and I’ve noticed wear patterns on my shoes since I started buying own shoes. Always in the same places.
Oh my God. I'm 40, a runner, and I needed this video so badly. Thank you
Buy a bike. No one is a runner at 80. Harrison Ford was cycling 25+ miles a day at that age. Cycling is gentle on your joints.
You really didnt need this video. At this point its too late to change, you’ll just be hyperaware of it for no reason.
@@AlphaQHard That's not true.
It's never too late to correct bad habits.
It's rare that yt recommends something useful
It's very important. Last year I started experiencing serious pain in the region of the plant of my foot. I tried switching up shoes, doing Yoga, running less, wearing insoles, buying new shoes and the pain just got more and more severe. I went to a foot doctor and she said I had planta fascialis, which can be very common. she designed me some personalised orthopedic insoles and the problem almost went away. My advise: don't ignore the pain and talk with a specialist
I used to consistently see diagonal wear on one heel for precisely this season - I always carried a heavy rucksack on one shoulder, which dragged my centre of gravity way over.
This was clear, consise, and came with straightforward remedial action. Fantastic video.
I think my personality and mannerisms feed into my walking issues that result in my hips hurting a lot after a long day of work. Because of good old childhood trauma I have conditioned myself to walk as quietly as possible so I am not allowing my foot to hit the ground as I should. I also did marching band all of high school. Our band was corp-style so we did glide stepping (rolling our foot from heel to toe in order for our movements to look like we are gliding across the field rather than bouncing up and down. Doing this for 4 years straight also conditioned me to walk in a way that is not natural. So fast forward to now as a 38 year old, I literally force my walking to be quiet and smooth but in reality, that is not very good. I put a lot of strain on my toes and hips and by the end of the day, my hips hurt and my toes hurt. I know I should fix this but it's really hard to undo how I walk after conditioning myself all of my life to walk the way that I do.
I am very much the same! My hips get sore after a lot of activity, I conditioned myself to walk as quietly as possible as a kid, and was also in marching band. I have the top toe wear issue, I feel like I tense up all my muscles to keep them in control because I don't want to make noise and bring any attention to myself. I'm here with you 100%
It will undo itself, if you commit to changing how you walk. If you focus on how hard it will be, then it will remain very difficult. You didn’t know how to walk that way when you started in the marching band. So you can unlearn it, like any rehab it will make it more uncomfortable at first. I have broken both my ankles 10yrs apart the last time I was 55. The exact same break snapping my Fibula in half, so I had to really focus on my gait when I was rehabbing them. I’m 60 now and I don’t have a limp because I focused and used my hands to feel what my hips were doing. Also I had to touch a muscle on the left of the shin on the left leg and on the right of my right shin. Because my brain didn’t remember how to turn that muscle on, which you need to walk properly. I’m also a spectator of sport, but I like having less pain in my body. So honestly if I can do it you can too. I will do stretches against a pillar in my pharmacy while I’m waiting, I don’t care if people think I’m weird anymore, so some of these things you can do at work for a few moments a number of times a day. Before you know it you have done what exercises you needed to do for the day. I didn’t have to join a gym or schedule a time to do the whole lot, which I’m less likely to stick too. You’ve got this, just do it in bite size pieces.
I was in marching band and drum brass corps and it took me a long time to not glide and actually walk. 😣
This is a very well made video explaining that all though the human body adapts to its own, it doesn’t mean it’s the most efficient or profitable. I’ve always personally noticed that the more odd wear and tear people have on their shows can reflect so much, even down to their personal health.
Found I had the 1. Issue on the last two pairs of shoes and didn’t know what to do. Thanks Theo 🙌
Get your left hip bone forward +glute underneath you. It's always retracting & turning back.
@@TheoTanchak Have the same issue with slightly flat feet and claw-like toes... is there an exercise to correct that way of wearing the shoes? I mean, the cause is an underdeveloped gluteus minor or simply the way you walk crossing the legs too much and with too long steps ? Thx.
Yeah that's really confusing, it just basically means, you're walking bad, try to walk good instead
Abandon your kids toy.
whats going on xD
Great video. Growing up I had wear pretty even on the back heel of my shoe, no bias left or right. People would say I dragged my feet. I think that maybe my shoes were adding extra weight to my feet, making it harder to bend my knee and retract my leg for proper gait.
In gymnastics, there is a concept of making your body feel 'bigger'. Like imagining your legs are very large and heavy, and your arms are very large and heavy. This helps activate deep supporting muscles.
Thank you so much for bringing awareness. I‘m working in retail for years and people complain and want to claim things as reclamation because they always think it’s a product issue and they did nothing wrong. They don’t get how they walk is the issue and not the product. You can buy the most expensive shoe and you will have the same issue as well. The problem is how you walk and not always the quality of the products. People are so delusional, in denial and so rude by the end if they don’t get what they want 🙄
Oh there definely crappy shoes out there. But some people do BS😂
Everything you said made complete sense and I was able to quickly identify the patterns that are affecting my walk. Thanks a lot. By the way, I've started dancing salsa in the last few years and I've benn told so many times over to keep my torso leaning forward and tilting the pelvis on the anterior. Those are the same things you suggested to fix the rotation of the foot that I have while walking. It makes so much sense I'm almost blown away.
Probably worth mentioning that having properly fitting shoes is important for all of this to work. I was wearing the wrong size for about 10 years and got some really weird patterns of wear.
I’m supinated and it’s really discouraging to notice how worn all of my boots get at the outer heel. This was very refreshing to watch because I’m getting burnt out researching all these different insoles/supports/spacers. I get that they might help correct the issue but I’ve always suspected that these are all means to relieve something much deeper. I never thought about things like glute muscles or elbow alignment and how it affects something like our feet, but it makes sense because everything in this body is connected. Just from applying the suggestions at the end of the video for 10 minutes, I started to notice my gait was much more aligned and stable than it has ever been. I hope the daily application of these things will save me from spending more money on expensive products (and boots!).
My left leg was snapped in half by a car years ago. My left shoe always gets the big toe hole. Very interesting video!
It seems you started shifting your weight to your right leg after the accident
I got bingo on all four wear patterns 😅
I'm a soccer player and former dancer (ballet and tap) with hypermobility and adhd so I have had the unfortunate combo of heightened bodily sensational awareness but difficulty with proprioception without visual aids.
This video has been massively helpful, I knew elements of the issues I was having but now I have a fuller picture and really appreciate the tips for improving overall posture and gait, as previously I had only been given exercises for specific muscle groups, rather than a more holistic framework
Thanks!
Thank you Mr. Diddle! Really appreciate the support
@@TheoTanchak You're welcome, Theo! I know youtubers don't make much these days so it's important to support them in anyway we can. Especially those providing this kind of knowledge. Hope to meet you one day. :)
Dude, this should be highlighted on main page for everyone to see.
If this is all confirmed info and data(first time on this channel, yo) it could change someone life.
I have always wear out my shoes on the ball of my foot, and my big toe often had scraped his way out.
Im not even 30, and my knees are killing me!
This is invaluable information, easily consumed by the laymen.
I have IB band issues, where it pops or snaps. I never thought it could be related to my gait. I don't have any excessive wear spots on my shoes, but I did some walking around and compared to what you're saying it should look like.
My feet land much more narrow than my hips, closer to a tight rope (but not quite). I prob do it more excessively on my dominant right side., hard to tell without video.
Used my carpet pattern to give me hip width guidelines and noticed it felt really awkward/difficult, but the IT band popping drastically reduced. I've got other issues, such as anterior pelvic tilt, tight hip flexors, and weak glutes, but this is an incredible reminder for me to "snap" into a better posture every time my IT band snaps.
omg thank you so so so much, i was a very active kid and have had life long issues with all my ankle, hip knees everything. this is the first time i've actually felt like i can unfuc my body up THANK YOUOOOOu
All this great info on stability. Never knew you could poke right through your shoes on top or what caused grandma’s bunions. I’ve know for years from about having a good gait from cotillion. Put a book on your head and walk straight. Keep your head up move forward with smooth motion. Both your posture and gait improves rapidly.
Straight to the point, it helped me notice problems in my gait I never noticed before, I just knew I had to walk better because I had wear, but I didn't knew what I was doing wrong
Thank you so much for this detailed video! I've fallen back into bad habits and this video has given me all the data I need to re-learn how to walk comfortably again.
This really matters, the amount of problems non symmetry has caused me is insurmountable
Ditto
Have you tried breaking the bones in one side of your body and having them reconstructed?
@@Kai...999 only when I fall off my bike mate🥳🤕
OMG, thank you so much!!! I've been suffering for decades and this video sums up everything I need to know. Thank you very much!!!
as someone who has been skate boarding for almost two decades now this was very informational; my shoes always break down the same ways because of the way I skate, and my toes always tend to break through the bottom.
I watched an interesting video that lead to a rabbit hole where I was reading about a pre-soled shoe walk, or medieval walking and I spent a good few years modifying my gait. Long story short, I don't know if it was the medieval gait that fixed problems but I felt much more relief after a lot of focus and practice. Thanks for bringing this back to the forefront of my mind.
Any thoughts on toes/balls landing first in your gait vs your heel landing first ?
Brilliant! This was exactly the information I needed, delivered in the best possible way (for me). I'm subscribing.Thanks much!
Amazing! I’m wasting so much money on socks poking through my right big toe!! The visuals & explanation for this issue felt rushed compared to the others though, unfortunately. But thanks, it’s a great place to start.
This is good technical stuff. I will have to watch it in segments so I can integrate.
I do wonder: don't you get wear on your shoes from driving your car as well? Especially if you're driving with a stick like me, your shoes drag across the mat everytime you switch gears and when you need to use the brakes. I think you might get more wear than you think and it doesn't have anything to do with walking incorrectly. However getting new shoes from this kind of wear is also necessary.
That’s what I feel most of the diagonal wear comes from on my right shoe going between break and gas. I’m always just rotating on the corner of that shoe
Came to the comments looking for someone to mention this; when driving, your shoes are resting on their heels and shifting between the brake and accelerator. For people who drive a lot, this feels like it should be an exacerbating factor.
Motorcycle riding definitely wears away the shoe in certain pattern, so I bet driving stick does too.
This is great advice for Tango dancers too.
This is an insane video for an aspiring physiotherapist, you just affirmed me in my journey. I’ve learnt lots and love love love your content ❤
I've noticed the wear you're talking about, but I never thought about the causes in relation to how I walk, nor about the steps I could take to change it. Thank you for posting this video, it was very informative.
Didn’t know I was looking for this advice, but I’m really glad to have heard your explanation and advice. There is lots of running advice this is analogous and I have enjoyed the improvement there, but I walk more than I run. And I have always wondered about what my shoe wear patterns mean. I love that you have studied this so deeply. Thanks, I’m going to go improve my gait now.
Such unique insight. Can't wait for the e-book!
I have no idea why the algorithm presented this to me, but thanks for a really clear and informative video on a subject I didn't know I needed to address.
How about when the sole of the shoe wears put right in the middle? Every time, it's always right in the middle.
I do almost the same thing, but I always wear out my soles right below my big toes instead. I wear holes in my socks and through the soles of my shoes right in that spot.
Nice, I've got a really balanced wear pattern on both shoes. Typically most of my worn out shoes are ones I've gotten wet and the soles have cracked.
Aight fucking phenomenal video, thanks. I love improving my posture, and this video is such a nice new, informed way of looking into it. Was pondering about the possibilities of analyzing the gait of people to find out more about their health. (I think, even though a little far fetched, combine orthopedic knowledge with psychological knowledge, and we could also read people's mental state from their posture!)
Now that I got the official comment out if my system I wanted to say what really came down here for.
I hope my gluteus maximus doesn't fire inappropriately again this thanksgiving.
I get a lot of the diagonal heal wear on my right shoe. I will definitely use the advice I've learned in this video. Much of the wear that I get, however, stems from my right foot being crooked. When I was 14 (I'm 50 now), I broke my right leg (tibia once, fibula twice). As a result, my right leg is maybe a quarter inch shorter than my left, and my toe points out slightly. This is obvious if you see my footprints in the snow. I can walk with my toe pointed forward, but it involves twisting my hip, and it's quite uncomfortable. I'm not sure that there is a fix for this issue, just something I've learned to live with. Just the same, the posture and balance advice I've seen here is likely to do me some good. I do love walking, and I'd like to keep doing it as long as I can.
Really nice video thats deserves millions of views xd
Soo informative and well put together 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Without even searching this video found me. Which is great because I have been working towards fixing these problems on my own, nice to have actual advice and knowledge on why it's happening.
"Check how much action you're getting on your bum". Yep, that's the one for the thumbnail. Also, great video.
Barry Chuckle makes some excellent points
Aw man my wear pattern must be rare... it’s the INSIDE of my heels that’s worn out. What do I do?
Same
same
same wtf watched 15 minutes for nothing. my hunch would be to do the opposite of foot placement compared to issue 1 (place it more to the center than outside) and do the same torso adjustments but it would be good to have an expert confirm.
Thank you for this video. I have had pain in my right knee and ankle for a while now and I could not understand why
Me, 15 minutes ago: "huh, this should be interesting."
Me, now: "Oh, no."
As a former shoe dog, this is excellent info and tips. I've learned over the years that too many people don't know these things. People should take notes.
I'd like to add that shoes aren't meant to last forever unless they're expensive leather shoes with leather soles that can be resoled at a shoe cobbler. Stop to buying cheap shoes and/or trying to return shoes because of your own wear pattern.
I have had extreme hip and knee pain caused by poorly designed shoes…. Rarely do I wear shoes.. my mother complained constantly about me taking off my shoes as a child.. in high school I couldn’t run cross country with shoes on, nor could I play volleyball or tennis with shoes on…. If I wore shoes I would be in so much pain I could barely walk…. When I looked at the soles of my shoes. The most worn place is the balls of my feet.. second most worn is at the big toe.. the heels are barely worn at all…. Most of my life I have worn soft soled flats.. and…. As a 68 year old woman, the doctor that treated my sprained ankle, said I had beautiful healthy feet, chasing a grand baby toddler across a wet lawn is not recommended activity for old ladies…. Also, I took ballet and dance lessons from age 4 to 13.. You are taught how to stand move and walk properly and gracefully.. I did not go on to toe shoes… I rather run…. While my kids were growing up.. I let them go barefoot as much as they wanted.. no foot problems…. Feet were not made for shoes, Shoes should be made for feet…. However, most shoes are made for fashion, even athletic shoes…
Most shoes are made with averages in mind. For most people, they work perfectly fine. When you’re too far out of those averages, that’s when you get issues.
I chose to watch this video over all other recommendations and it was worth it.
Are you a pc gamer or do you at least use a mouse often? You have a very specific wear pattern on your wrist
That toe lift issue is present on all my 4 pairs of shoes,and now understand why.
what about a hole in the cushion at the heel?
Typical I see this just as one of my work shoes has a hole appeared at the top. Never had that happen before, hopefully I can remember everything you said. Thank you!
The Best exercise I've recommended to people. To encourage a proper gait during walking and running. Is KETTLEBELL SWINGS.
Do a hundred of them every second day 😉.
This exercise trains your core and glutes. To actively participate in the center of gravity during movement.
Wow, very interesting, would love some more detailed tips on the different presentations and how to correct it.
Waited 30 years for this video
I had my right foot crushed in a motorcycle accident aged 16.
I was told I would be lucky not to lose it and would certainly never run.
40 years on I have concerns about getting more mileage out of my shoes.
Thanks for the overview, I'll look into it.
Car wheels actually should have a slight camber, I think. Never 90°.
(Slightly outward at the bottom - for traction purposes)
Sidenote: your microphone audio is very much in the mids and highs.
And speaking so close to the mic, you kinda need a physical 'plop filter' - (the P's and S's are harsh) - or you might want to use a 'de-esser' filter in post.
Good information, and I see the effort you put in. That's why I'm saying the above stuff. The harsh sound makes it a little difficult to listen to.
(You also might've used a filter to reduce background noise. Makes the audio sound very pinched - like it's in a small space. Give it some air maybe)
Anyways - thx for the information
Hope you don't take this stuff the wrong way - it's meant as constructive criticism
I have flat feet and I have always been told I walk in a weird way. Since this year I have been thinking on how to actually walk the correct way and this video is exactly what I have been looking for.
can you do more combat sports videos? Love the work you're doing.
Fight video will be up next.
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This felt like the most functional walking advice video i've seen. Maybe now i can stop falling over 👍
You, and many others, speak like this is all about nad behavioural patterns. But where do there patterns stem from? What if the gait patterns are the *result* of something else, instead of the "root cause"? I believe that most differemces in gait patterns reult from minor or major anatomical variations or anomalies. They are a result or a compensatiry reactiin to how our bones and hard structures are formed. And that is fixed
And that is why wear and tear patterns on shoes dont change much over one's lifetime.
It makes much more sense, that, after pur bines have ultimately formed, the joints and ligaments and muscles (the moveable parts) react to compensate for any suboptimal shapes and angles in the bones to reinstate balance. Subconsciously.
Agreed. It's definitely not only behavioural!
I also imagine the shoe matters a lot too? Every shoe I've ever seen has a different sole pattern. Not to mention variable amounts of heel to toe drop, sole shape, height, materials, etc.
Don't overlook that a LOT more motion than you'd think can happen at times when you might assume someone is at rest.
A disproportionate amount of the "unusual" wear on my shoes comes from BFRB (body-focused repetitive behaviors) while I'm "sitting still".
The big culprits:
The toe box wears out from fidgeting with my toes (and is particularly bad if I've forgotten to trim toenails)
The sides or back of the soles wear out from rubbing feet against each other (or the chair I'm sitting in)
I just checked all my shoes and I'm happy to report that the wear only happens at my heels on both sides equally, I Don't have any wear on any other part of the shoes just a bit dull color, It's expected with Vans, I am a UK size 12 (30 cm or 11.81 in) I pay very special attention to my posture, I do 6 Minute farmers walk with a pair of 7 Kg dumbells, Monday to Friday as well as dumbbell rows and a wall stretch targeting my mid back.
Amazing video, with a lot of great insight! As a 5 days a week runner, I can see tendencies in what you say, and will follow your tips. Thanks mate! Appropriate it 🙏
This video does help me a lot!
But I'd also like to ask a question that is there any problem the tongue of my right shoe always slides to the outer side when walking, while the left shoe stay at the centre?
This happens to me! I think it probably has to do with my right foot being flat
One of your feet is probably a little bigger than the other. Most people have a slight size discrepancy.
Realizing that a lot of my clumsiness (tripping on nothing, inability to walk in a straight line, falling on stairs etc etc) has to do w being taught to walk 1000% wrong. Wiiiiiiild.
You got taught? 99% of the rest of us just guessed. Kind of like getting in a F1 car with no lessons.
Amazing super informative video. Thanks so much.
I have a couple of questions, if you're happy to engage them.
For section one discussing the diagonal ware. You discuss the issue being caused by the gate of one dominant leg crossing too far over the other. But surely this would also cause this wear pattern to be considerably worse on one side? What if this wear pattern is very symmetrical on both sides?
For section 2 in regards to twisting are the mechanics for habitual pivoting as a whole body change in direction considerably different and just as negative as this micro twisting that is occurring in your gate, and does this movement have a discernibly different wear pattern to identify the difference issues/habit? Imagine you're cooking in an L shaped kitchen and loading one leg and pivoting on it to switch between the short and long benchtops.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video.
1. It's also about instability/direction of travel and weight on the worn heel, not just it's adduction. Ideally neither heel would be particuarly worn.
2. The only real way to accuratrely identify the source of the wear is to look at the person as they move. It's really not easy to make generalisations about these things.
This is so interesting. I've always had my shoes worn out on the outside of the heels and wondered why. Most important, wondered about the potential damage in the future...
Amazing video, thank you!!
He talked about for a good amount in this video, just re-watch the second half, and now pay attention.
Pay attention to how you sit, not just how you move -- I've found a lot of the wear on the backs / sides of my shoes comes not from how I walk, but from things like rubbing my feet up against each other (or chairs) while I'm sitting.
6:28 this explains so much 😢 I'm 33 and already have knees and pelvis problems. I'm overweight, but not obbese or anything like this. I'm trying pilates to improve my posture
I thought it was a shoe mending video lol. Got quite exited, a fool
if u have a big toe issue only with some shoes, consider taking shoes a half-size bigger. It helped me. When u an adult you don't mention that your feet are still growing.
Very good and informative video! I would add strengthening gluteus medius (not the glutius maximus) can help stabilise (or reduce hip drop) the hips to reduce the leg from crossing over. It can also help push the knee outwards and reduce it issues
Wonderful video, well made and informative.
I think covering ankle inflexibility as a cause of turning your foot out would be helpful.
I broke my right ankle badly from a climbing accident and didn’t recover full ROM and it lead to me turning the foot which later led to the tight psoas and knee issues.
1 year of ankle stretches every day and I am starting to run with proper form again.
15:33 about toe lift, I have made small holes in several of my sneakers (especially the ones I use for running) because my nail grows up, idk how to explain it, it looks like a chip, and my doctor has told me it’s just the way it grows.
It’s the same for me, and my family. It’s just how our toes are genetically; the nail bed sits lower and is kind of angled upwards instead of being parallel with the ground or a shoe. And since most shoes are angled downwards at the toe, any shoes we wear will eventually have holes 🫡
@ it’s nice to know we are not alone in this 🫡
For me also, I lost my big toe nails in the military service after walking 75 km in one day, and they grew more upwards after that.
Jeezus Tons of information. Am I the only one overwhelmed ?😅